Big, strong and reasonably well appointed, an early up-spec Fairlane turned out to be a very attractive proposition for local drivers looking for something a bit extra over the equivalent Falcon.
In story on the development of the local Fairlane, we note: “Even after adding a V8, automatic, power steering and disc brakes, it was perfect for fleets and families who needed full six-seat capacity and boot to match.
“This freed up Ford to present the ZA Fairlane 500 as a striking bucket-seat V8 luxury model that quickly made several expensive US and European models redundant. Compared to the similar Rambler Rebel, it was almost 30 per cent cheaper and better prepared for local conditions.”
It’s with Prestige Motor Gallery in Sydney, priced at $34,990.